UK's Most Vandalised Cars

UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request UK's most Vandalised cars REVEALED Ist Fiat 500 is UK's most-vandalised car of 2011/12, knocking the Lexus IS off top spot The Fiat 500 is the most vandalised car in Britain, according to analysis of more than 1,500 vandalism claims for online car insurer swiftcover.com's 2011/12 Vehicle Vandalism Index. Fiat 500 This year's annual swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index (VV) revealed that the Fiat 500 rose to the top spot by a considerable margin in 2011/12 with a rating of 3.62 (2), followed by the BMW Z4, Peugeot 207, BMW X5, and Range Rover. BMW Z4 "Prestige" cars make up three of the top five most-targeted brands. Peugoet 207 Less likely to be vandalised: High-end brands are disproportionately likely to be targeted: PORSCHE M LAND ROVER "everyday" cars were significantly less likely to be vandalised: the UK's best-selling car for 201I, the Ford Focus, had an index score of just 0.87. of the top five most-vandalised brands, three produce prestige vehicles. Robin Reames, claims director at insurer swiftcover.com, said: "Our analysis shows that although luxury cars are still more likely to be targeted by vandals, owners of AS common vehicles shouldn't consider themselves immune. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars' such as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, and it probably won't surprise many to learn that there are two 4x4s in the top ten." Many of the cars targeted are driven by high earners. Swiftcover.com analysis shows the top ten cars most likely to be targeted by vandals Vv - 3.62% Vv - 2.97% VV - 2.39% Vv-2.37% Vv - 2.15% 10 Vv - 1.88% Vv -1.64% Vv - 1.61% Vv - 1.54% Vv -1.52% Reames continued: "Vandalism is difficult to prevent but motorists can take some measures to protect their cars as best possible. The most obvious one is not to leave your car on the streetf-if you're lucky enough to have a garage, use it to keep your car out of harm's way. Installing extra security features such as motion activated lights or security cameras will reduce your risk, as will a physical car cover to hide your car from view." "We hope that the index gives some insight for those considering their next car." A full breakdown of the 2011/12 swiftcover.com Vehicle Vandalism Index results is available on request